THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED AND RESCHEDULED FOR FEB 14–15, 2026 AND MOVED TO MARTHA ELLEN STILWELL SCHOOL OF THE ARTS. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR ENROLLMENT, EMAIL US AT EXTENSIONWORKSHOPS@AILEY.ORG.

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The Ailey Experience Tour provides dancers of all experience levels the opportunity to study with prominent Ailey instructors and former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company dancers in their hometown.

Students learn a variety of techniques while learning the rich history of Alvin Ailey’s signature style and how he changed the perception of American modern dance.

No dance experience or audition is required—all levels are welcome!

_{AILEY is thrilled this year to be celebrating over a decade in partnership with AREA Atlanta for Ailey Experience.}

Class Schedule

Ages 8–10

10–11:15am	Horton Workshop with Lisa Johnson-Willingham
11:15–11:30am	Demonstration for friends and family

Ages 11–14

12–1:30pm	Horton Workshop with Lisa Johnson-Willingham
1:30–1:45pm	Break
1:45–3:15pm	Ailey Classics Workshop with Vernard J. Gilmore
3:15–3:30pm	Break
3:30–4pm	Demonstration for friends and family

Ages 15–Adult

12–1:30pm	Ailey Classics Workshop with Vernard J. Gilmore
1:30–1:45pm	Break
1:45–3:15pm	Horton Workshop with Lisa Johnson-Willingham
3:15–3:30pm	Break
3:30–4pm	Demonstration for friends and family

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_{Ailey Experience tour students ages 11–21 who participate in both days will have the chance to win a scholarship to attend Ailey Experience NYC this summer at AILEY for free.}

1Sun	2Mon	3Tue	4Wed	5Thu	6Fri	7Sat
8Sun	9Mon	10Tue	11Wed	12Thu	13Fri	14Sat
15Sun	16Mon	17Tue	18Wed	19Thu	20Fri	21Sat
22Sun	23Mon	24Tue	25Wed	26Thu	27Fri	28Sat

Calendar

February 15 to 21, 2026

Appointment date, February 2026